2024 Spring Commissioning Class Uniform Campaign
Dear New Mexico State University ROTC Alumni,
New Mexico State University (NMSU) Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) has a rich history spanning over 120 years. The Corps has commissioned over 2,000 officers. The board invites you to join us in our effort to support LTC Adam Buchanan and the Corps of Cadets.
NMSU Army ROTC Commissioning Class of 2023.
This spring, the BBAO supported cadet teams participating in the Bataan Memorial March and will gift commissioning cadets a uniform stipend to cover the cost of the "Army Greens." As you know, these can cost between $700 and $1000, a substantial amount for newly commissioned officers. The organization has provided funds several times for uniforms over the last eight years.
We are looking to raise $14,000 to cover the cost for all 14 NMSU cadets that will be commissioned this spring. In two years, the Army will be paying for these uniforms, but for now, this is a commitment we made and are working to keep.
Help us Support the Spring 2024 Commissioning Class!
“Remember Bataan!”
“Always!”
Current Funds Raised as of 5/6/2024
In the future, the BBAO will focus on fundraising to support the entire Corps of Cadets, which currently has over 50 students. This includes cadet recognition events, enhanced training equipment, and scholarships for needy students. We also want to support the Bataan Leads Fund, an outreach program in which NMSU cadets mentor local JROTC cadets through training events emphasizing team building and leadership skills. The BBAO's long-term goal is to create an annual budget to support recurring administration costs of running the alumni organization, including a website, newsletter, and events.
We encourage alumni to visit www.nmsu-bbao.com and sign up for the newsletter and the BBAO's new mentorship program. The mentorship program is a great way for NMSU ROTC Alumni to contribute their valuable experiences to the leadership development of our cadets.
For more information about donating and volunteering, visit the organization's web page at www.nmsu-bbao.com. Donations to the Bataan Battalion Alumni Organization can be made at Bataan Battalion Alumni Organization Fund. (Please select Bataan Battalion Alumni Fund in the drop-down menu.)
Checks can be mailed to NMSU Foundation, Inc. Gift Processing: PO Box 3590, Las Cruces, NM, 88003-3590. Please annotate on the check Bataan Battalion Alumni Organization Fund.
If you have questions or need assistance.
Please reach out to LTC Karen Conley (ret.) at 314-704-9445.
Brig. Gen. Eric Sanchez (ret.)
Honorary Colonel
